American Rifleman - May 2010 - (Page 2)

Table of ConTenTs May 2010
Volume 158, No. 5, 124th Year of Publication
OFFICIAL JOURNAL OF THE NATIONAL RIFLE ASSOCIATION OF AMERICA
The NRA, the foremost guardian of the traditional American right to “keep and bear arms,” believes every law-abiding citizen is entitled to the ownership and legal use of firearms, and that every reputable gun owner should be an NRA Member.
—Wayne R. LaPierre, Executive Vice President
features
One On One With Ted Nugent .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. 16
Chris Cox
Jeff Johnston
Photo by Hannele Lahti
Ever wondered what goes on in the fast-action world of 3-gun competition? Our intrepid colleague did—and decided to take the plunge into one of the most exciting shooting sports contested today.
Bushmaster ACR: A Transformative Firearm . .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. 50
Glenn M. Gilbert The new semi-automatic Bushmaster Adaptive Combat Rifle (ACR) is based on the wildly anticipated Magpul Masada. A gas-piston-operated rifle that can change barrels—even chamberings—in minutes, the ACR stands poised to reshape the landscape of rifle design.
Coming To America: Para USA Goes Beyond Innovation .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. 54
Brian C. Sheetz
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Photo by Hannele Lahti
Founded in Canada a quarter-century ago, Para-Ordnance has moved to the United States, and the new Para USA remains committed to the evolution of classic firearms—but has designs for guns all its own. Of all the numerous and varied duties of American Rifleman’s editors, few are as challenging as selecting the firearms, ammunition product and accessory most deserving of the annual Golden Bullseye Awards.
The 2010 Golden Bullseye Awards .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. 58
Rifleman Staff
Magnum Maximization: Ruger’s Extra-Capacity .327 Revolvers. .. .. .. .. .. 62
Richard Mann Ruger has chambered its Blackhawk and GP100 for the potent, yet trim, .327 Federal Mag. cartridge. In the process, Ruger has upped the ante when it comes to chamber count in its guns’ cylinders.
Angus K. McClellan
NRA LED: A Half Century Of Service .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. 64
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Photo by Lloyd Hill
NRA’s Law Enforcement Division was formed 50 years ago to serve those who serve and protect us. From training to marksmanship competition to the Eddie Eagle GunSafe program, NRA LED continues to benefit the law enforcement community.
THE COVER: The long-awaited Bushmaster Adaptive Combat Rifle is here. First in-
troduced as the Magpul Masada in 2007, the production rifle as made by Bushmaster in 5.56x45 mm NATO is one of the most innovative— and, yes, adaptable—rifles we’ve seen to date. Topping the ACR is a Trijicon AccuPoint 1-4X 24 mm riflescope as well as a Trijicon RMR reflex sight using the firm’s new tactical mounts. For a full report on the ACR, turn to Shooting Editor Glenn M. Gilbert’s story beginning on p. 50. Design by David J. Labrozzi. Photo by Hannele Lahti.
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Rocker, TV star and NRA Director Ted Nugent is one of the most outspoken voices in defending the Second Amendment. He’s fiery, zealous, unrestrained and bursting with opinions that are anything but cautious.
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American Marksman: A First-Timer’s Guide To 3-Gunning .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. 44

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